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Henrico Citizen

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Henrico Crime Report: Nov. 2-8, 2026

BROOKLAND 5300 block of Lucas Road , Brookland District – Police reported a medical emergency inside a building on Nov. 2 at 5:19 a.m. 2100 block of Maywill Street , Brookland District – Police reported felony hit-and-run and assault with other weapon in a parking area on Nov.

Henrico County, VA · 12h

Wide Open Eats

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Renowned Folk Singer Killed in Hit and Run, Tributes Pour In

A renowned folk singer beloved by his local Richmond community has been killed in a hit and run. As reported by ABC 8, 75 year old Harry "Gerry" Laverty was found "down and unresponsive" after police were called to the scene of the crime. The incident occurred on November 6...

Richmond, VA · 2d
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WRIC - ABC 8News

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Man sentenced to over 12 years in prison for toddler’s drug toxicity death

A Henrico man will spend 12 years and nine months in prison for the death of a three-year-old girl who died from drug toxicity.  The girl's mother told 8News that no amount of years behind bars will be enough to bring her daughter back.

Henrico County, VA · 1d

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Herb Coulton Jr. defeats incumbent Arnold Westbrook by 8 votes in close Petersburg Ward 7 race

PETERSBURG, Va. — All of the votes have been counted in the race to represent Petersburg's 7th Ward on City Council, and challenger Herb Coulton Jr. has defeated incumbent Arnold Westbrook by eight votes. The spread in the race is 0.5499%, meaning a recount is possible — but only...

Petersburg, VA · 2d
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WRIC - ABC 8News

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Two Prince George fifth graders honored for courage after bus crash

Two fifth-grade students at David A. Harrison Elementary School in Prince George were honored for courage after their school bus crashed in October.

Prince George County, VA · 17h

Daily Voice

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Mother In Honduras Pleads For Help Bringing Son Home After Deadly Virginia Crash

A mother thousands of miles away is fighting to bring her son home after a deadly crash in Virginia. Henrico resident Manuel Cortez Pineda, 31, was killed around 2:25 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 31, when he was struck by a Dodge Durango on Staples Mill Road near Bremner Boulevard, according to the Henric…

Henrico County, VA · 11h

Henrico Citizen

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Football playoffs begin for 5 Henrico high schools

November means playoffs. High school football teams throughout Henrico County are gearing up for the final push towards the ultimate goal: a state title. This year, Henrico has four teams in contention for the state title in Class 5, and another in Class 4. Here is a breakdown of the

Henrico County, VA · 1d

Henrico Citizen

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Henrico Police identify pedestrian killed in Staples Mill Road crash

Henrico Police have identified the pedestrian killed in an Oct. 31 crash near Staples Mill Road and Bremner Boulevard as Manuel Cortez Pineda, 31, of Henrico. Officers responded to the intersection in the Brookland District at about 2:25 a.m. and found Pineda with traumatic injuries. He was pronounced

Richmond, VA · 1d

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South Richmond Church Site Could Become 200-Unit Affordable Complex

2910 & 2950 Walmsley Blvd. at Atlantic Ave. — Approximate Site of Proposed Apartments. Crescent Development and Spy Rock Real Estate Group are seeking conditional rezoning for a six-acre site at Walmsley Boulevard and Atlantic Avenue, where a church could be replaced by a 200-unit apartment complex. The proposed apartments would be priced for renters earning 60% of the area median income, according to city filings.

Richmond, VA · 1d

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2 people and several pets displaced after Chesterfield house fire

RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Chesterfield firefighters rescued several pets from a house fire on Friday morning, according to Chesterfield Fire and EMS. Crews responded to the fire in the 3300 block of Shady Creek Road just after 10 a.m. The first firefighters that arrived found a fire on the back porch that had spread into the home, CFEMS said.

Chesterfield, VA · 11h

WRIC - ABC 8News

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Man charged after 98-year-old hit by car, killed in Downtown Richmond

A 79-year-old man has been charged after a 98-year-old was hit by a car and killed while riding a mobility scooter in Downtown Richmond last Friday.

Richmond, VA · 9h

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2026 RVA Downtown Holiday Activities Announced

Celebrate the season with the many holiday events happening in Downtown Richmond! From the excitement of the Dominion Energy Christmas Parade, to the coziness of Richmond Ballet’s Nutcracker, to the anticipation of seeing Richmond’s skyline light up for RVA Illuminates, Downtown Richmond is full of events to enjoy, places to shop, and performances to see during the holidays.

Richmond, VA · 2d

Axios Richmond

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Richmond Marathon 2026 road closures: What's new this year

Drivers: Plan ahead. The sold-out Richmond Marathon will bring over 21,000 runners and widespread road closures to the city Saturday, with some restrictions starting Thursday. Why it matters: This year's new race routes mean changes to which streets close and for how long, according to organizer Sports Backers. What's changed: All three races have new starting locations along Broad Street, while the finish line moves from to Fifth and Byrd Streets instead of near Tredegar. The 8K will take a more direct route along Broad while half-marathoners will follow a new stretch of Hermitage and Princeton Roads. Also new: The full marathon sold out faster than ever, with all 7,200 spots claimed by June, per Sports Backers. The closures: Fifth Street between Bragg and Byrd will close Thursday at 6pm while additional stretches close Friday at 10am and noon. All reopen Saturday at 6pm. Newly listed Saturday closures include Seventh and 10th streets, Brown's Island Way and Princeton Road, with varying hours between 4am and 6pm. Zoom in: Other affected roads include Broad Street, Monument Avenue, Arthur Ashe, Brook Road and Forest Hill Avenue. The bottom line: If you're not running or cheering someone on, maybe move your car to

Richmond, VA · 1d

WTVR CBS 6

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Dominion seeks another rate hike as lawmakers hold energy town hall

As winter approaches, concerns are growing over the affordability of electricity in Chesterfield, especially as Dominion Energy seeks approval for another increase to customers’ monthly bills.

Chesterfield County, VA · 1d

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A 9-year-old Virginia boy named TIME’s 2026 Kid of the Year

Ledger Greyson Mann, a 9-year-old boy from Dinwiddie, Virginia, who is on the autism spectrum, has been named TIME and TIME for Kids' 2026 Kid of the Year. He was honored for creating LGM Bags (named after his initials), which are clear comfort backpacks filled with sensory-friendly items, communication boards, and therapeutic tools. The bags are designed to help first responders communicate with and calm children with autism during emergencies.

Dinwiddie County, VA · 7h

WTVR CBS 6

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Freeze warning in effect tonight into Saturday morning

It will be much cooler through early next week. High will be in the low to mid 50s and lows will be in the 20s to lower 30s.

Richmond, VA · 18h

WTVR CBS 6

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Inside VCU's Hero Study: 'Brain and body have an amazing ability to repair'

🫁 Researchers at VCU are studying whether breathing exercises could ease the long-term effects of concussions in veterans. The Hero Study is recruiting local service members now. 🫁

Richmond, VA · 2d

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‘A ton of bravery on display’: Virginia native with local ties helps gymgoers amid D.C. shooting

WASHINGTON (WWBT) - A Virginia native with ties to the Richmond area is among those being hailed a hero after helping gymgoers get to safety after Thursday’s shooting in D.C.’s Logan Circle. Mike Wilkinson, who graduated from Monacan High School and attended Virginia Commonwealth University, works at VIDA...

Richmond, VA · 6h

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In a nationwide survey on COVID-19 smell loss, over 50% of respondents still have symptoms after five years

RICHMOND, Va. (Nov. 12, 2026) — Since the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic, researchers at Virginia Commonwealth University’s School of Medicine have maintained a national database of patients affected by COVID-19 related smell loss. Their latest survey shows that more than half of respondents are still impacted by smell dysfunction five years after initial infection.

Richmond, VA · 21h

WRIC - ABC 8News

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Google data center project in Chesterfield hit with another environmental violation from DEQ

Google's controversial Project Peanut data center site in Chesterfield County was hit with another environmental violation from state regulators, receiving two separate notices of violation in the span of a month.

Chesterfield County, VA · 16h